Can it cut 1/8" acrylic/plexiglass ? Also, what kind of wire does it use - is replacement easy to get ?
22582
No way. You will break plenty of wire just cutting styrofoam. A laser printing machine would probably do the job bat at a considerably higher cost.
2013317
The size will be no problem...The center bit is just a regular steel drill bit so I'd try a regular bit on the acrylic first.Then it will be a question of whether the cutter will cut the glass.I'd guess so...You know for sure you HAVE to use this in a drill press...?
1110031
As mentioned, these are for cutting copper wire and not steel. You would be better served with a " 6" diagonal wire cutter " and if you have a bit of cutting to do, 8" long ones give you better leverage and will make your hand less tired. I have had good luck with the Kobalt brand for value and durability (made in USA too) but if this is a small job any cheapie pair will work.
1733686
It will cut most any acrylic. Beyond 1/4" thick you will need to make several passes and have a table edge to snap. Hold the cut at the edge of the table and apply even pressure to the part hanging over the edge to break.
517505
It cuts very easily. It is very soft aluminum. We used an oscillating tool but a hacksaw would work well too.
2040650
If it's something that can't be replaced or duplicated, I wouldn't risk it. This is NOT a dependable cutter!
275123
Instead of old AUTOCUT 5-2 cutting head with .095" support (apparently no longer available), vendor supplied the AUTOCUT-C 5-2 EasySpool head #4006-710-2106 which only supports .080" line (like my original). Wanted to try the old .095/.080 model, but didn't return the product since the supplier is based in England. EasySpool replacement works OK.
1566502
Probably not. Thickest we cut was 12 gauge aluminum. 1/8" thick is 8 gauge. May cut a few feet but would probably jam and burn up if you had a lot to do.
144559
no i wouldn't cut it...i would contact the company and they should be able to help you find the right one.
1141337
I have not tried a wire that size yet. Common since tells me that if the wire will fit between the rollers and into the pilot hole, it will cut it. I have paid for mine about 800 times already and it is not a year old yet. Silll using the same blade. Great tool!!! Keith
777717
You will need to splice to make it 8 1/2" long. I used telephone wire out of an old cord that I had. Small heat shrink was hard to get. No one has the part for sale.
210606
This tool is not really designed to do what I think you are doing. It is more for precision cutting and does not make long cuts in a perfecly straight line. It has a very thin blade so it doesn't remove very much material such as a piece of plexiglass would fill. It would be very difficult to make a straight level cut longer than about 4 inches. I would recommend using a router, with a fence attachment. You can clean up the corners with a hand chisel and have a nice straight step to set the plexi in.
1321828
I'm sorry, Erik, but I haven't had to replace the wire (actually....good for me....). Can't remember how long it's been since I reviewed this product, but it's still in great shape. Very heavy duty...at least I think it is. For what we use it for (cheese and crackers mostly) the thickness is just fine. However, if you're looking for something you can change the thickness on it, you'll probably not want this slicer. If and when I ever need to replace the wire, I'll update my review with an answer to your question.
1721175
no it won't. I tried 1/8" and whoever said it would work should be shot. I ended up buying the 5/32" wire. Hope this helps.
2214738
yes the plug can be cut from the existing wire or the existing wire can be replaced. two minute job.
1576468
I just bought a spool of replacement line in the same diameter and cut it in 5" to 6" lengths. I bought regular line but it seems to break off quite easily. Buy the heavy duty stuff and save yourself frequent changes during one trimming session.
1507825
I cut mine with scissors. It is solid plastic but still a little flexible and not really thick. A utility knife should work, too.